tuyere

/ˈtuːɪreɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A pipe or tube with a number of small holes, used to inject air or steam into a furnace or boiler to increase the draft.

“The engineer adjusted the tuyere to improve the airflow in the furnace.”

2. noun

A watercourse or stream, especially one that forms a boundary between two estates or properties.

“The tuyere ran along the property line, separating the two neighboring farms.”

Synonyms

  • flue
  • smokestack

Antonyms

  • exhaust
  • vent